Mariposa– Mariposa County in cooperation with Sierra Foothills Conservancy, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians to begin the next step in the Mariposa Creek Parkway Restoration Project. Mariposa County Planning Department will organize a prescribed burn taking place from January 1-31st to coincide with ...

Sean Michael Driscoll July 23, 1976 – November 11, 2021 Sean Michael Driscoll (Mike), 45, passed away on November 20, 2021, in a tragic motorcycle accident in Coarsegold, California. Our hearts are heavy in his absence. Mike was born on July 23, 1976, in Fresno, CA, to Thomas and Jeanne Driscoll. The family moved to Yosemite Lakes Park in Coarsegold ...

OAKHURST–As we wind our way through the holiday season, there’s lots to do from an old-fashioned Christmas Faire at Fresno Flats to getting limbered up with all the yoga offerings on the calendar below. And if you just need to relax and unwind with some good music–holiday or not–there’s plenty of that, as well. Does your organization have an event ...

Despite a busy holiday schedule, you can take the stress out of entertaining and cooking by planning ahead and simplifying your menu. Here’s how: Start with Showstopping Recipes When hosting for the holidays, visual dishes that look as good as they taste lend themselves toward seasonal celebrations. Try shareable creations like this Baked Camembert Wreath with Navel Orange and Cranberry ...

OAKHURST–Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park and the Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club round out their collaborations during 2021 with a Christmas Finale, to take place at the village on Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event also brings together many of the groups who have worked side-by-side with Fresno Flats during 2021. There will be ...

Metta Yosemite, the newly-opened Oakhurst boutique offering a wide array of classes in yoga, meditation, sound therapy as well as a selection of gift and personal care items, has drawn its essence from diverse traditions. A special offering this year is a Winter Solstice Celebration for women of all ages, led by yogini Camella Nair.  The event occurs at Metta ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Finally, after a long dry November, winter weather is returning to our communities.  As you may recall, our last significant storm was near the end of October.  It included a flood watch and winter weather watch we reported here.  Since then, we’ve had unseasonably high temperatures and no precipitation.  According to the National Weather Service and other ...

The clock is ticking this year to drive on Glacier Point Road and out to those wonderful trailheads along it’s way. When Glacier Point Road closes this year, it will be closed for at least a year due to construction. This week, I headed to two destinations full of amazing views from the Taft Point Trailhead, Sentinel Dome and Taft ...

When Glacier Point Road closes this year, it will be closed for at least a year. That is why I am trying to make hay while the sun shines, getting my hikes in on the trailheads off of this road while I can. This week, I headed to Ostrander Lake on a cool, fall day. Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 12.59 ...

You can take your tailgate to the house with these baked dishes that help simplify homegating so you can focus on the big screen. From a salsa-based dip and chicken wings to kick off the party to sweet brownies for celebrating victory, each of these recipes call for less than an hour in the kitchen. Clock management is key to tackling ...